Digital Adoption in Libya
82% internet use · EGDI rank 125 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Libya, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Libya is reported at 82% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Libya | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 82% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Libya | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 33.1% | 2024 |
| LYPay individual subscribers | 834,814 | 2024 |
Digital Government
Libya ranked 125 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.5466 and is classified in the High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Libya |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.5466 |
| Global rank | 125 |
| EGDI group | High EGDI |
Libya vs. Region and World
Libya is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure.
| Indicator | Libya | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 82% (2024) | 64% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use reached 82% in 2024, well above the latest regional aggregate.
- Formal account ownership was only 33.1%, highlighting a large gap between connectivity and financial inclusion.
- Libya ranked 125th in the 2024 UN EGDI while new instant-payment services continued to expand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Libya use the internet?
82% in 2024.
What is Libya's UN E-Government ranking?
Libya ranked 125 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.5466.
How developed is digital government in Libya?
Libya ranked 125 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.5466.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Libya?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet. World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
Official statistics on LYPay and OnePay instant-payment services.
Household-level financial-inclusion and payment-access indicators, with source years shown alongside the figures.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.